Volleyball Recap: Brooklyn Lovato and Mia Whatley Secure Win for La Junta
By Team Reports
Sep 13, 2025, 7:07am
Volleyball Recap: La Junta Tigers vs. Rocky Ford Meloneers
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| 09/11/25 - Away | 3-0 W |
| 10/03/24 - Home | 3-0 W |
| 09/14/23 - Away | 3-0 W |
| 09/15/22 - Home | 3-1 W |
| 10/21/19 - Away | 3-0 W |
| 10/15/18 - Home | 3-0 W |
La Junta had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Rocky Ford Meloneers 3-0 on Thursday. The Tigers not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since October 8, 2024 (when they won 3-0).
La Junta's got stronger as the match went on, holding Rocky Ford to fewer and fewer points set over set. The final score came out to 25-21, 25-18, 25-16.
La Junta was led to victory by Mia Whatley and Brooklyn Lovato. Whatley had nine digs and seven aces, while Lovato had ten digs and five aces. That's the most aces Lovato has posted since back in October of 2024.
They weren't the only good server: La Junta was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 16 aces. They are 2-1 when they serve at least ten aces.
La Junta's record now sits at 2-4. As for Rocky Ford, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Coming up, La Junta will welcome Pueblo County at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Rocky Ford, they will host Center at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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